Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Ah, the Oscars... Nothing like packing a room full of people who have everything and awarding them with gold trophies. Our host, Seth MacFarlane, actually did a good job. I know there was some talk surrounding his ability to pull it off, but he did exactly that. His opening monolog was funny, fresh and captivating. Turns out MacFarline is a triple threat as he sang, danced and told jokes. I was surprised how well he could sing too. As for the rest of the show, there were a couple shocking and of course predicable wins, a few great speeches, a lot of great dance/musical numbers all mingled in with some fabulous fashion. In case you missed the big show (shame on you) here are some must see highlights.

OK, that Flight puppet skit was hands down hilarious. I couldn't stop laughing. And "We Saw Your Boobs" was a great song as well. Loved how he kept going on and on when he came to Kate Winslet. Brilliant. Those dance numbers were something new and fresh too, which I highly enjoyed. Nice work.

Duh, we all knew it was going to win, and rightfully so. I was extremely pleased this took the gold. A truly remarkable film. And I'm happy Ben Affleck walked away with an Oscar despite the fact he wasn't even nominated for director.

Best Director: Ang Leefor Life of PiThis was actually a surprise win for me. My money was on Spielberg, but Life of Pi was done to perfection, so it's not too hard to believe. This was definitely well deserved.

Leading:Daniel Day-Lewis in LincolnJennifer Lawrence in Silver Linings PlaybookSupporting:Christoph Waltz in Django UnchainedAnne Hathaway in Les MiserablesIwas jumping for joy when
Daniel won, but duh, we all knew he would. His performance was transcendent. The real surprise here was
Waltz. Even though I felt he did an excellent job, I felt Tommy Lee or De Niro were more deserving. And speaking of more deserving, Amy Adams really should have won instead. I strongly feel Hathaway's short-lived performance was sorely overrated, but who cares, DANIEL WON! YAY!

Say what you will about the actual movie, this performance is breathtaking. It definitely brought on chills.

While I feel each and every one of these fine actors did an outstanding job, Daniel blew the competition out of the water (per usual). Not only did he make history that night, but his speech was funny, genuine and touching. "For my mother." He just seems incredibly humble and down to earth. How can you not love him.

It's a little hokey, but still fun, cute and definitely appropriate.

~Color Me Beautiful~

On to the fashion... Sure, the Oscars are meant for honoring the greatest achievements in film, and while it does exactly that, every fashionista knows it's all about the gowns. The fashion on this night is almost just as important and fun as the movies themselves. Here are my picks for Best and Worst Dressed.

~Best In Show~

Naomi Watts may not have gone home with the Oscar, but she definitely won Best In Show. This Armani Prive gown was seriously a jaw-dropping, show-stopping, stunner. She killed it. This gown utterly blew. me. away. The gunmetal color combined with the one-shoulder, cap sleeved top is so fresh, unique and flirty. Everything about this look, down to the hair and make-up, is done to perfection. I'm seriously so obsessed.

Runner Ups...

Usually I just yawn when Nicole Kidman hits the red carpet, but this season she's been bringing it. And Oscar night was no exception. This edgy, metallic black gown mingled with gold by L'Wren Scottis so sleek and sexy. It hugs her in all the right ways. Definitely a far, far cry from her previous red carpet looks. I absolutely love it.

Kerry Washington dazzled us on the red carpet with this gorgeous pinkish-red Miu Miu gown. The elaborately white encrusted bodice with a darling little bow at the waist was a perfect blend of youthful modernism.

Best After Party Gowns:

These ladies definitely "wowed" me at the Vanity Fair after party. Watts was on fire that night. I seriously can't get enough! Here she's wearing a beautiful off the shoulder sparking gown by Emilio Pucci. And while I wasn't floored by Lawrence's Dior gown, she definitely did a 180 here in this shimmery Calvin Klein sexy lil' number.

~Worst In Show~

I love Melissa McCarthy! Think she's hilarious, so I say this with love, "What were you thinking?!" There are tips to help plus-sized women dress fashionably, but Melissa followed non of them. This loose-fitting David Meister gown in dreary gray ends up looking like an over-sized sweatshirt. And is that a black garbage bag for a slip? Don't even get me started on the horrible wind blown hair. She needs to fire her stylist ASAP.

Runner Ups...

Looks like somebody didn't get their beauty sleep. Seriously, did she just roll out of bed minutes before the show?! This entire look gives the impression Renée Zellweger doesn't give a poo. Your face should never be as shiny as the dress you wear. UGH! She just looks disheveled and exhausted. It's also a very unflattering Carolina Herrera gown. "Act" like you care next time. My goodness.

So you know you're going to win the Oscar and this is apron, ahem, I mean Prada gown you choose to wear?! It's too bridesmaid-y/prom-like. The back is messy and confusing, not to mention the Tiffany diamond necklace is all wrong for this style dress. I haven't been impressed with Anne Hathaway's red carpet looks all season, so I'm not surprised how underwhelming and blah this was. Her after party dress was even worse (ugh). It's a shame your acting ability doesn't mirror your fashion sense.

And now we bid thee adieu...

The floor is now yours. Tell me what you thought of Oscar night? Also, who made your best and worst list in the fashion department?

Friday, February 22, 2013

This has to be the most adorable thing I've seen in honor of the Oscars. If you haven't seen any of the Best Picture nominee's, or you need to catch up on a few, look no further. This highly entertaining video of kids reenacting some of the best pic. noms. is spot on.
Jared Neumark ofLandline TV, partnered withOfficial Comedy to produce these quick segments. It's definitely family friendly too, so no worries there. Take a look and enjoy.

Newmark says, "They did a little bit of ad-lib in the Argo one. The line is 'Did people really dress like this in the 70s?, and they were just answering how they wanted to." My favorite segment here is definitelyLincoln&Django. Too funny. Which one do you like the best?

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

With the The 85th Academy Awards just days away (yes!), Nelson Carvajalhas mashed us up a four-minute movie montage featuring the past Best Picture Winners starting from the very beginning (1928) to present. My friend Jason and I set a goal to watch everyone of these winners, and it's not been without difficulty. Some of the earlier winners were just bland and boring. If you're anything like me, though, you will enjoy this "retrospective" video. I only wished they inserted the name to each film as it played. In any case, it's still a beautifully cut montage. Enjoy!

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Hollywood definitely knows how to share the love when it comes to their films. On thisValentine's Daywhether you're in love, feeling lonely, happy/content to be alone or
feeling a bit sappy, this is a lovey-dovey movie mash-up filled with some of
the most romantic movie scenes around. If you're having a rough
day, this just might take the edge off and make you feel a little bit
better (or worse depending on your mode... eek). In any case, take a look and (hopefully) enjoy.

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

When I got wind that Seth MacFarlane was going to host the The 85th Academy Awards, I thought... "Seth who?" Little did I know he is the creator of Family Guy- funny show, bt-dubs. Now that I have a better understanding of this Seth guy, I'm actually pretty cool with it. He has a couple funny promos for the Big Night, but these two are definitely my favorites. I look forward to the Oscars all year. I'm excited for the fashion, the jokes, Barbra Streisand, fun surprises (if any) and last but certainly not least, the big winners of the night. Below you will see my predictions and who I feel will go home with Oscar himself.

There you have it, ladies and gents. My predictions for the Big Night. For a full list of nominees click here. The floor is now yours. Let me know who YOU think will be the big winner(s) of the night?...

Another day, another sequel... In case you didn't get a chance to see the trailer during the Super Bowl last Sunday, Universal has followed up with another brand new extended trailer for Justin Lin's Fast & Furious 6. What happens this time around? Who cares? Rest assured, the whole crew is back together again, and cars will go absurdly fast and then crash
spectacularly. They'll be taking the show to England this
time around, so they’ll be driving recklessly on the other side of the
road.

Since Dom (Vin Diesel) and Brian’s (Paul Walker) Rio heist toppled a kingpin’s empire and left their crew with $100 million, our heroes have relocated half way around the world. Meanwhile, Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) has been tracking an organization of lethally skilled mercenary drivers across 12 countries, whose mastermind (Luke Evans) is aided by a ruthless second-in-command revealed to be the love Dom thought was dead, Letty (Michelle Rodriguez). Now, with full pardons and the chance of returning home on the line, Dom and his crew team up with the right side of the law to stop these criminals on the streets of London. Universal will release this never ending sequel on May 24th, 2013. I personally can't wait. This is definitely a Guilty Pleasure of mine.

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I feel film matters because we use it to tell stories about who we are as a society. They are a record of what makes us human and what concerns us in our everyday lives. Film has the power to transform emotions and it gives us opportunities to expand our horizons. It has the power to connect us to a whole new world outside our own. It's magical. Moreover, film is the most prevalent form of communication and entertainment in the postmodern world. Even while we are mindlessly absorbed in a favorite entertaining past time, we are subtly and unconsciously washed with layers of cultural values. Some films are fleeting entertainment while others are truly magnificent, dazzling, thought-provoking works of art.
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